2000 Ford Excursion vs. 1999 Kia Sportage
To start off, 2000 Ford Excursion is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Kia Sportage. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Kia Sportage would be higher. At 7,274 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Ford Excursion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ford Excursion (232 HP @ 2700 RPM) has 106 more horse power than 1999 Kia Sportage. (126 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ford Excursion should accelerate faster than 1999 Kia Sportage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Ford Excursion weights approximately 1813 kg more than 1999 Kia Sportage. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2000 Ford Excursion (677 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 502 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Kia Sportage. (175 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2000 Ford Excursion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Kia Sportage. 2000 Ford Excursion has automatic transmission and 1999 Kia Sportage has manual transmission. 1999 Kia Sportage will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Ford Excursion will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Ford Excursion | 1999 Kia Sportage | |
| Make | Ford | Kia |
| Model | Excursion | Sportage |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1999 |
| Body Type | SUV | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7274 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 232 HP | 126 HP |
| Engine RPM | 2700 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 677 Nm | 175 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 3270 kg | 1457 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5760 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2030 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3490 mm | 2660 mm |
